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Thursday, December 1, 2011

The Versatile Zucchini

Zucchini is such an adaptable vegetable because of its
natural blandness. Like tofu, it
takes on whatever flavors surround it.
Versatility is a great quality for a vegetable and makes it super easy
to incorporate more veggies into the diet. One serving of zucchini (1 cup raw) with the skin provides
3g of fiber and is packed with vitamin C and antioxidants. Bottom line: it fills you up while
providing good sources of nutrients with minimal calories. Try cutting zucchini up into sticks and
dipping them into hummus or dill sauce for a simple way to enjoy. It just takes on the flavors of the dip
but with a satisfying CRUNCH. If
you prefer it cooked, here are some great zucchini recipes that I have made
recently.